Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

47 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

This EP captures the raw energy of late '90s garage rock with solid songwriting and performance, appealing to its niche audience.

What we noticed

  • The EP opens with a fast-paced track that sets a high-energy tone, maintaining a consistent tempo across the first three songs.
  • Each song features straightforward song structures, typically following a verse-chorus format without significant deviations.
  • The vocals are gritty and raw, often delivered with an aggressive edge that complements the punchy instrumentation.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Do You Wanna Rock 3:23
  • 2 Lovercall 2:55
  • 3 Play the Blues 2:53
  • 4 Forget My Name 2:55
  • 5 First Date 3:15
  • 6 Code of the Road 3:00
  • 7 Full of Regret 4:00
  • 8 Baby Hates Me 3:30
  • 9 Had Enough 3:45
  • 10 Gonna Be a Fight Tonight 3:22
  • 11 Invisible 3:27
  • 12 Cadillac 2:08

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata